The study assessed households’ direct cost of Onchocerciasis illness and the perceived benefits of community-directed treatment with ivermectin in Benue State, Nigeria. A survey method was used and primary data were collected using structured questionnaires. The survey covered a...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130359
Background: Maternal mortality ratios (MMR) are still unacceptably high in many low- and middle-income countries especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Background Data for the causes of maternal deaths are needed to inform policies to improve maternal healthcare and reduce maternal mo...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130357
Objectives: Assessment of plasma level of connective tissue growth factor in congestive heart failure children, assessment of its diagnostic and prognostic role and correlate its level with clinical and echocardiographic assessment of congestive heart failure. Methods: Connective...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130358
Introduction: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited haemolytic disorder that affects virtually all body systems including the eye. Ocular complications of SCD could have dire consequences if not detected early. Objectives: We aimed at determining the prevalence of ocular comp...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130356
Neuro-endocrine disorders are a frequent complication of head trauma. The exploration of these disturbances is important because it can contribute to the understanding of some symptoms presented by the patients for better management in the acute phase or during the evolution. Aim...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130355
Background: Suicide is an intentional fatal act of self-destruction and largely preventable phenomenon. Early Identification of suicide risk factors, proactive preventive steps and therapeutic interventions tend to reduce robustly its epidemiological trends including associated h...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130350
Writing a scientific paper, choosing a journal, submitting/uploading the paper in the journal website, the peer review process, revising the paper based on the reviewer's comments, and galley proofreading after the acceptance of the paper are the essential components of publishin...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130353
Aims: This study was to analyze the association among ES, VEGF, Microvessel Density (MVD), clinicopathologic characteristics, angiogenesis and prognosis of OSCC. Methods: Eight normal samples of oral epithelia and 52 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) samples were analyzed by im...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130351
Aim: This study aimed at assessing P-wave and QT interval dispersion in children with β-thalassemia and to correlate them with various laboratory and echocardiographic data. Methodology: Subjects comprised of 30 children with β-thalassemia major as the patient group. 30 healthy...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130348
Introduction: CAD is the most common cause of mortality in India. It is a common multifarious public health crisis today and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in both developing and developed countries. Hence, understanding the predominant risk factors among the Indian p...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130349
Aim: Granulocyte differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a growth factor and biomarker for many disorders where Ischaemia Reperfusion Injury (IRI) is pathophysiologically relevant. Hence the need to evaluate GDF-15 as a biomarker in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Study Design: This is a...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130347
Introduction: Memory is a cognitive function essential to everyday life. Alcohol causes damage to the hippocampus. Music (especially Mozart music) has been reported to enhance memory function. Aim: This study investigated the possible role of different genres of Nigerian music (A...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130345
Aim: To determine the reasons why women deliver outside institutions where they register for antenatal care. Study Design: Qualitative study. Place and Duration of Study: Antenatal clinic of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital in February 2018. Methodology: A qualit...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130346
Background: Any criteria (clinical, pathologic, microbiological or histo-pathologic) attributing a case of Paediatric gastrointestinal perforation to Typhoid would be of help in reaching a proper diagnosis to guide appropriate management. Aims and Objectives: To review all cases...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i130344
Introduction: This article provides a brief description of the possibility of using reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome as a possible predictor of stroke development. As you know, the main subtypes of ischemic stroke are: atherothrombotic. Cardiogenic embolic, lacunar,...
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